News Around Town: Two advisory board meetings are coming up this week and next. The Veterans Advisory Committee and the Silver Line Task Force both meet tomorrow, September 2, at 7 pm. via Zoom. The Board of Adjustment meeting has been canceled. Normally we’d all be gearing up for Matthews Alive (and the Beacon’s 2nd Birthday!), but this year the annual celebration was called off due to COVID-19. .

News About Town: It’s officially Library Card Month. Library cards are the passport to your imagination, a bridge to other worlds, the flight to unlimited knowledge…and they’re free! Need something more tangible to appreciate your card's worth? Geek your number-loving heart out with the Library Worth calculator. It doesn’t take a calculator to show us the Matthews Library (230 Matthews Station Street) is invaluable. Card free? Get in on the fun here.

Creative’s Corner: Matthews Chamber of Commerce is taking their annual ArtWalk & MusicFest virtual for 2020! If you’re an artist or craftsperson, send in an application to participate online. Be a part of the event and show off your work to a whole new audience. The virtual event runs October 3 through 19. Submissions close September 19. Not a maker but want to support the event? The Chamber needs sponsors, too!